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High-intensity passing circuit

High-intensity passing circuit

Playing a possession game is pointless if you do it at a slow pace. You may keep the ball but won't be able to break through the opposition defence. [...]

Atletico Madrid sliding tackle drill

Atletico Madrid sliding tackle drill

Sliding tackles are legal but risky. Therefore, players must know how to perform them safely and when to use them. This post describes a sliding [...]

Defending in the box drill

Defending in the box drill

Defending in the box can be a risky business, but even good teams have to do it at some point during a game. This drill will help your defence to [...]

Football passing drill – Killer pass

Football passing drill – Killer pass

A good through-ball pass can create great goal opportunities. This drill will help your players to execute a killer pass.

Football shooting drill – Volley shot

Football shooting drill – Volley shot

A volley shot can make for a spectacular goal but also an embarrassing miss. This drill will help your players perfect their volley shot.

5 attributes every fullback must have

5 attributes every fullback must have

The role of the fullback has changed considerably over the years. Fullbacks shifted from a purely defensive position to contributors in attack in [...]

Build up from your defensive half

Build up from your defensive half

Sunday league teams often restart the game with a long kick from the goalkeeper. It may feel like an easy way to keep the opposition away from your [...]

Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind

Counterattack drill – Chasing from behind

The counterattack drill in this post will help your defenders improve their tackling techniques when chasing strikers from behind.

5 attributes every centre forward must have

5 attributes every centre forward must have

Centre forwards may not see much of the ball during a game, but they score goals. Find out what are the key traits of great centre forwards.